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Picasso At The Lapin Agile And Other Plays,New
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Steve Martin Is One Of America'S Treasured Comedic Actors, Having Appeared In Some Of The Most Popular Movies Of Our Time. He Is Also An Accomplished Screenwriter Who Has For The Past Few Years Turned His Attention To Writing Plays. The Results, Collected Here, Demonstrate New Facets Of The Range And Talent He Possesses On Screen. His Plays Hilariously Explore Very Serious Questions About Love And Happiness And The Meaning Of Life; They Are Rich With Equal Parts Pain And Slapstick Humor, Torment And Wit.Picasso At The Lapin Agile, Steve Martin'S First Fulllength Play, Opened At Chicago'S Steppenwolf Theater Before Moving On To Los Angeles (Where It Was The Longestrunning Show In The History Of The Westwood Playhouse) And, Finally, To New York. An Imagined Meeting Of Pablo Picasso And Albert Einstein In 1904 When Both Men Were In Their Twenties It Is A Compelling Examination Of Science And Art And Their Impact On A Rapidly Changing Society. As The Two Men Engage In A Battle Of Ideas About Probability, Lust, Artistic Integrity, And The Future, The Play Moves With Ease Between The Breezy And The Profound.Picasso At The Lapin Agile And Other Plays Contains Three Oneacts, First Presented Together At The Joseph Papp Public Theater In New York. Wasp Depicts An Archetypal Middleclass White Anglosaxon Protestant Family Trying To Live Up To The Routine Of An Idealized Fifties Suburbia. It Is A Dark And Surreal Comedy A Broad Satire Punctuated With Insightful And Poetic Moments Of Irony. A Meditation On The Nature Of Love And Loneliness, The Zigzag Woman Concerns A Woman So Desperate To Find Affection That, With The Help Of A Magic Trick, She Appears To Divide Her Body Into Three Parts. In The Final Play, Patter For The Floating Lady, A Magician Plans To Levitate His Assistant In Order To Give Her What He Could Not Give Her When They Were Together: Freedom.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Picasso at the Lapin Agile'? A: The main theme of 'Picasso at the Lapin Agile' revolves around the intersection of art and science, exploring profound questions about love, happiness, and the meaning of life through a fictional encounter between Pablo Picasso and Albert Einstein.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Picasso at the Lapin Agile and Other Plays'? A: The author of 'Picasso at the Lapin Agile and Other Plays' is Steve Martin, an acclaimed actor and screenwriter known for his comedic talent.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Picasso at the Lapin Agile and Other Plays' is available in hardcover binding, which provides durability and a premium feel.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Picasso at the Lapin Agile and Other Plays'? A: The book contains 160 pages, offering a collection of plays that includes both one-act performances and in-depth character explorations.
- Q: When was 'Picasso at the Lapin Agile and Other Plays' published? A: The book was published on August 9, 1996, and has since been celebrated for its unique blend of humor and serious themes.
- Q: What plays are included in 'Picasso at the Lapin Agile and Other Plays'? A: The collection includes 'Picasso at the Lapin Agile,' 'WASP,' and 'The Zig-Zag Woman,' each delving into different themes of human experience.
- Q: Is this book suitable for all ages? A: While 'Picasso at the Lapin Agile and Other Plays' contains comedic elements, it also addresses serious themes that may be more suitable for mature readers.
- Q: What can readers expect in terms of writing style from Steve Martin? A: Readers can expect a unique combination of humor, wit, and poignant insights from Steve Martin, as he skillfully balances comedy with deeper philosophical questions.
- Q: Is 'Picasso at the Lapin Agile and Other Plays' considered a classic? A: Yes, the play has received critical acclaim and is regarded as a modern classic in American theater, appreciated for its innovative storytelling and character development.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The used book is listed as being in good condition, which typically means it shows some signs of wear but is still fully functional for reading.